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If I were to enter this, I think I'd know where I'd try to set my entry. It's a place on Earth, and it's an island... but my worry would be that the island I have in mind wouldn't be workable, at least not easily. I won't be entering again this time, due to exams and such. Anyway, I find a bit of solace in that it's not like the last contest where I couldn't enter (again, due largely to revision time), but the minute I saw the contest thread I had an idea I actually liked. That's for another time anyway ;)

I don't believe I've thanked Zerok for letting me judge again: thanks Zerok! Good luck to all the entrants.

At 6/3/09 11:22 AM, Zerok wrote:

At 6/2/09 04:52 PM, gumOnShoe wrote: maybe some bear, and definately a hockey game.

O.o

I could say something like I meant beer, BUT polar bears with hockey sticks are way too awesome.

BTW, it was awesome.

Ugh, I still have no real defining ideas. Maybe something like The Village - Island style. People only knowing the island not realising what else is out there. I might try to work with some ideas for that, then give up =D

At 6/3/09 12:19 PM, Gagsy wrote: Ugh, I still have no real defining ideas. Maybe something like The Village - Island style. People only knowing the island not realising what else is out there. I might try to work with some ideas for that, then give up =D

Just copy Nation, by Terry Pratchett, I won't tell anyone.

http://sawdust.newgrounds.com/news/post/
321829

not even close to done; i hit a snag

If anyone wants to read and comment on my rough draft, It's on my blog. I'm not expecting any advanced criticism, I just want to see what people think.

At 6/3/09 12:26 PM, Fyndir wrote:

Just copy Nation, by Terry Pratchett, I won't tell anyone.

Give us plot details. K thanks.

At 6/3/09 12:43 PM, Gagsy wrote:

At 6/3/09 12:26 PM, Fyndir wrote:

Just copy Nation, by Terry Pratchett, I won't tell anyone.

Give us plot details. K thanks.

Ugh, ffs Gagsy, learn to Wiki shit.

Hey Zerok, you said something about there being a pool of volunteer voice artists for the narration on the winner's pieces. If possible, I'd love to throw my hat into the ring for that, so you've got a +1 for that list, if you need it.

I might even open Word and start some sort of writing project for this...

Maybe

Hm... Did anyone like mine? I know it was kinda bad but I was really tired... if you liked it, please PM me!

At 6/3/09 03:20 PM, Coop83 wrote: Hey Zerok, you said something about there being a pool of volunteer voice artists for the narration on the winner's pieces.

Oh yeah, I forgot to comment on that.

Fuck you Zerok, that was my only claim to fame. ='(

Ok so my biggest question is if this needs to be an island in the middle of an ocean. I mean can it be an island of desolate rock suspended in the middle of space? im thinking not so much but i thought i'd ask.

At 6/3/09 03:20 PM, Coop83 wrote: Hey Zerok, you said something about there being a pool of volunteer voice artists for the narration on the winner's pieces. If possible, I'd love to throw my hat into the ring for that, so you've got a +1 for that list, if you need it.

Cool. I've got a boatload of response from my ad in the VA Wanted thread, as well as a "yes" from our very own voicegirl. So there will no shortage of VAs... looks like every placer should be able to get a narration and then some!

At 6/3/09 03:24 PM, Fyndir wrote: Oh yeah, I forgot to comment on that.

Fuck you Zerok, that was my only claim to fame. ='(

It's a test.

WHO WILL WRITER #1 CHOOSE?

Buwahaha, you must be conflicted as a judge now.

At 6/3/09 02:44 AM, Lost-Chances wrote:

At 6/2/09 06:31 PM, TheLameSauce wrote:

I'm someone who accidentally falls into doing something similar to Silent Hill constantly.

habits are just so easy to fall back on...you really got to acknowledge them. i usually just utilize cliches to fill the gaps in my plots. laziness i dare say.

dum dee dum dum..still waiting to see how people liked my story.

AND ZEROK, YOU MAKE A CAMEO. SO READ IT.

At 6/3/09 05:56 PM, speeling wrote: dum dee dum dum..still waiting to see how people liked my story.

AND ZEROK, YOU MAKE A CAMEO. SO READ IT.

I'm judging them all, so all in due time.

:x

At 6/3/09 05:31 PM, Zerok wrote: Buwahaha, you must be conflicted as a judge now.

No, I really musn't.

Everyone shall be given 0/10 unless they bribed me.

I'm already writing a story. Looks like I could use a little extra literature for today.

Will there be a list of all available VAs posted?

The last time I heard any story about a small island involved three women (a blond, brunette and redhead) and their attempts to get off said island. I don't remember it very well, but it was supposed to be humorous at the expense of the blonde woman.

Maybe I'll just stretch that joke into 1000+ words...

Which button do you push to submit the writing to the post?

At 6/3/09 09:45 PM, Natick wrote: Which button do you push to submit the writing to the post?

Step 1: Write your story in Word or a similar program on your computer
Step 2: Proofread
Step 3: Proofread
Step 4: Let it sit for a day or more.
Step 5: Proofread
Step 6: Go to This Thread and click "Reply to Post"
Step 7: Paste your story from your Word program into the Message Box
Step 8: Separate your story into appropriate Paragraphs
Step 8: Add italics/bolds/underlines as necessary
Step 9: Proofread
Step 10: Click "Post It!"

Okay, I'm going to start editing now. I might submit it tonight, but probably not. I think I'll sit on the edits for a day or so, then see how I feel about them, then see if I want to make any changes, make them, and then repeat the process until I feel comfortable with it. Realistically, I'll probably have my final draft submitted next week, probably Tuesday or Wednesday. I really like how it's turned out so far, but I have a lot of time to improve it, so I won't rush it. I want to make this submission as good as possible, because I think it could potentially be a strong contender after a few rounds of additions, edits, revisions, etc.

Also, today is my 6th Newgrounds birthday. Huh, I just noticed, with less than an hour to spare.

At 6/3/09 08:15 PM, ForNoReason wrote: Will there be a list of all available VAs posted?

At the time of winner-announcement, I daresay. I'll PM the VAs that have contacted me about a week prior to when I think the judging will be finished, and then hopefully most (all!) of them respond back saying that they're still in.

Updated/edited my rough draft, it's over 2,000 words now. That's twice what I thought it was going to be when I set out to write it, and it's probably going to be a bit longer. The updated rough draft is in my blog, if anyone wants to read and comment.

I've hit a snag about halfway through. I'll probably post what I have in my blog tomorrow for suggestions.

Im gonna reclaim a winning position in one of these, just you wait. ;)

At 6/3/09 12:21 AM, Luxury-Yacht wrote:

At 6/3/09 12:13 AM, Gagsy wrote:

At 6/2/09 06:34 PM, Twilight wrote:

Kids can be on islands too you know >;(

Ever read "The Cay"? Just a black man and a little boy on an island.

I hated that book. Had to read in 8th grade. Terrible crap.

At 6/4/09 11:47 AM, camobch0 wrote:

At 6/3/09 12:21 AM, Luxury-Yacht wrote:

At 6/3/09 12:13 AM, Gagsy wrote:

At 6/2/09 06:34 PM, Twilight wrote:

Kids can be on islands too you know >;(

Ever read "The Cay"? Just a black man and a little boy on an island.

I hated that book. Had to read in 8th grade. Terrible crap.

I didn't mind it too much. Most middle school reading was so bad, it made The Cay look good.

Lord of the Flies, however, has got to be my favorite Island-based book ever, and I read it in 9th grade. In fact, my story is similar to that book in a few aspects.

This seems like a subject that's right up my alley. I've already got a clever enough idea so there's about a sixty five percent chance that I'll start, finish, and submit a story.